Sr Manager, Procurement Center of Excellence

Company DescriptionPilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.Military encouraged to apply.Job DescriptionThe Senior Manager, Procurement Center of Excellence (CoE) is a strategic leadership role responsible for building and overseeing the enterprise procurement enablement engine. This role drives measurable procurement impact by establishing best‑in‑class contract management practices, sourcing project governance, spend and category analytics, and a robust catalog of tools, templates, and intelligence that enable buyers to perform at a higher level.The Senior Manager acts as a force multiplier for the procurement organization—standardizing how work is done, ensuring sourcing initiatives are effectively managed and measured, and translating data and market intelligence into actionable insights for leadership and category teams.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement Impact & GovernanceDefine and implement a procurement impact measurement framework, including savings, cost avoidance, value creation, and risk mitigation metricsEstablish governance standards for sourcing and contracting activities to ensure consistency, compliance, and transparencyPartner with Procurement leadership and Finance to align reporting methodologies and validate resultsSourcing Project Management Office (PMO)Design and lead a sourcing project management framework, including intake, prioritization, milestone tracking, and post‑award validationEnsure sourcing initiatives are executed with discipline, on time, and with clear accountabilityProvide portfolio‑level visibility into sourcing pipeline health, capacity, and outcomesContract Management EnablementOversee contract management standards, templates, and playbooks to improve cycle time, risk management, and value realizationPartner with Legal and category teams to ensure contracts are leveraged effectively post‑awardDrive continuous improvement in contract compliance and lifecycle management practicesSpend Reporting & Category AnalyticsLead the development of enterprise‑level spend reporting and analytics capabilitiesTranslate spend and category data into insights that inform sourcing strategies, demand management, and supplier decisionsEstablish recurring executive‑level dashboards and ad hoc analytical support for leadershipTools, Templates & Buyer EnablementBuild and maintain a centralized catalog of procurement tools, templates, guides, and best practicesStandardize sourcing, contracting, and supplier management artifacts to improve quality and efficiencyContinuously assess buyer needs and evolve resources to increase effectiveness and consistency across the organizationMarket Research & IntelligenceDevelop a scalable approach to category research, supplier intelligence, and market trend analysisEnsure category and sourcing teams have access to relevant insights to support negotiations and strategic decisionsCurate internal and external intelligence sources to support long‑term procurement planningLeadership & Stakeholder ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to Procurement leadership, category managers, and functional stakeholdersInfluence without authority to drive adoption of standards and processesLead, mentor, and potentially manage CoE team members as the function maturesQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field8–12+ years of progressive procurement, finance, accounting, or related experienceDemonstrated experience leading enterprise‑level initiatives, PMO‑style governance, or centers of excellenceStrong analytical capability with experience in spend analysis, reporting, and executive‑level insightsProven ability to design scalable processes, tools, and frameworksExcellent stakeholder management and executive communication skillsThis position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.PreferredMaster’s degree (MBA or equivalent)Experience with procurement analytics platforms, contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, and sourcing suitesPrior people leadership or CoE build‑out experienceProfessional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CIPS, CFP, PMP)Additional InformationNation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision401(k) Flexible Spending AccountsAdoption AssistanceTuition ReimbursementWeekly Pay